Needs From: Belmont Office of Community-Engaged Learning and Service

Volunteer: Super Spooky Stone's River Cleanup

Celebrate Halloween weekend with the Cumberland River Compact at the spookiest cleanup of the Stones River that Donelson has ever seen! Volunteers will work mostly behind Kohl’s off Lebanon Pike and along the Stones River Greenway to collect common litter like bottles, packaging, plastic bags, and other waste. Your efforts will improve water quality in Nashville and beautify a public area. Bottles aren’t the only thing we’ll be recycling – wear your Halloween costume one last time for a thriller experience!


Meet-up and Parking: In the parking lot behind Kohl’s, 2330 Jackson Downs Blvd, Nashville, TN 37214. Please use the parking spots available behind the store. Once those spots fill, park somewhere in front of the store and walk to the back parking lot.

In addition to responding in Get Connected, volunteers must register through the link below:


Click Here to Register


What to Bring & Wear:

Clothing and shoes that can get wet and dirty. Long pants and boots are recommended. You will get wet, so dress prepared!A hat and sunscreen to protect yourself from the sun.Reusable water bottle to stay hydrated and snacks if needed.Your best Halloween costume or accessories, and your Halloween-loving family and friends!

What We Provide:

Gloves, litter grabbers, trash bags, and all necessary cleanup materials.A brief educational talk about water conservation in Nashville!

Volunteer Requirements:

Registration on Cumberland River Compact's site is required to participateVolunteers of all ages and abilities are welcome - this is a family-friendly event! A parent or guardian must sign a waiver for anyone under 18. Young children must be accompanied by an adult.If you are volunteering to receive credit for service hours, please bring necessary documentation from your school or organization for one of our staff members to sign at the end of the event.

Contact: For questions or additional information, please reach out to volunteer@cumberlandrivercompact.org.

This cleanup is made possible thanks to funding from Metro Water Services and Metro Nashville, and their dedication to ensuring the Cumberland River and its tributaries are clean. Don’t forget – that’s where 3 million people get their drinking water!

Looking to volunteer with a group? Please contact Anna at volunteer@cumberlandrivercompact.org to be plugged into this volunteer event or another, depending on availability. Curated, private volunteer events are currently available to event sponsors.Interested in hosting your own independent cleanups? Reach out to Adopt-a-Stream@cumberlandrivercompact.org to inquire about adopting a stream section in Nashville!

Agency: Cumberland River Compact

Celebrate Halloween weekend with the Cumberland River Compact at the spookiest cleanup of the Stones River that Donelson has ever seen! Volunteers will work mostly behind Kohl’s off Lebanon Pike and along the Stones River Greenway to collect common litter like bottles, packaging, plastic bags, and other waste. Your efforts will improve water quality in Nashville and beautify a public area. Bottles aren’t the only thing we’ll be recycling – wear your Halloween costume one last time for a thriller experience!


Meet-up and Parking: In the parking lot behind Kohl’s, 2330 Jackson Downs Blvd, Nashville, TN 37214. Please use the parking spots available behind the store. Once those spots fill, park somewhere in front of the store and walk to the back parking lot.

In addition to responding in Get Connected, volunteers must register through the link below:


Click Here to Register


What to Bring & Wear:

Clothing and shoes that can get wet and dirty. Long pants and boots are recommended. You will get wet, so dress prepared!A hat and sunscreen to protect yourself from the sun.Reusable water bottle to stay hydrated and snacks if needed.Your best Halloween costume or accessories, and your Halloween-loving family and friends!

What We Provide:

Gloves, litter grabbers, trash bags, and all necessary cleanup materials.A brief educational talk about water conservation in Nashville!

Volunteer Requirements:

Registration on Cumberland River Compact's site is required to participateVolunteers of all ages and abilities are welcome - this is a family-friendly event! A parent or guardian must sign a waiver for anyone under 18. Young children must be accompanied by an adult.If you are volunteering to receive credit for service hours, please bring necessary documentation from your school or organization for one of our staff members to sign at the end of the event.

Contact: For questions or additional information, please reach out to volunteer@cumberlandrivercompact.org.

This cleanup is made possible thanks to funding from Metro Water Services and Metro Nashville, and their dedication to ensuring the Cumberland River and its tributaries are clean. Don’t forget – that’s where 3 million people get their drinking water!

Looking to volunteer with a group? Please contact Anna at volunteer@cumberlandrivercompact.org to be plugged into this volunteer event or another, depending on availability. Curated, private volunteer events are currently available to event sponsors.Interested in hosting your own independent cleanups? Reach out to Adopt-a-Stream@cumberlandrivercompact.org to inquire about adopting a stream section in Nashville!

Agency: Cumberland River Compact

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Nov 1, 2025

Zip Code: 37214

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Hendersonville Lakeshore Cleanup

Want to volunteer with the Compact before the cold weather arrives? Lend a hand in making a big community impact for the waters of Hendersonville on Saturday, October 25! Volunteers will start at Memorial Park and work along the Hendersonville Greenway, collecting litter along the shore of Old Hickory Lake. Join the Compact, City of Hendersonville, Hendersonville Lakeshore Committee, and Drakes Creek Foundation for a celebratory and scenic volunteer effort– we want this one to be huge!

Did you know? Old Hickory Lake is part of the Cumberland River– meaning your efforts at this cleanup will have a direct impact on the cleanliness of Nashville’s drinking water.


- REGISTER HERE - 

What to Bring & Wear:

Clothing and shoes that can get wet and dirty. Long pants and sneakers or boots are recommended. There’s a chance you could get wet, so dress prepared!

A hat and sunscreen to protect yourself from the sun.

Reusable water bottle to stay hydrated and snacks if needed.

 

What We Provide:

Gloves, litter grabbers, trash bags, and all necessary cleanup materials.

A brief introduction to water conservation efforts in Nashville!

A limited supply of waders. If you have your own, bring them!

 

Volunteer Requirements:

Registration on Cumberland River Compact's site is required to participate.

Volunteers of all ages and abilities are welcome. A parent or guardian must sign a waiver (English)(Spanish) for anyone under 18. Young children must be accompanied by an adult.

If you are volunteering to receive credit for service hours, please bring necessary documentation from your school or organization for one of our staff members to sign at the end of the event. 

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing parking details and additional information about the event.

Contact:

For questions or additional information, please reach out to volunteer@cumberlandrivercompact.org.

This cleanup is made possible thanks to funding and support from the City of Hendersonville Stormwater Department. The Compact is grateful for the city’s dedication to ensuring our waters are clean. Additionally, thank you to the Hendersonville Lakeshore Committee and Drakes Creek Foundation for partnering with us to make this event a big community success!

Agency: Cumberland River Compact

Want to volunteer with the Compact before the cold weather arrives? Lend a hand in making a big community impact for the waters of Hendersonville on Saturday, October 25! Volunteers will start at Memorial Park and work along the Hendersonville Greenway, collecting litter along the shore of Old Hickory Lake. Join the Compact, City of Hendersonville, Hendersonville Lakeshore Committee, and Drakes Creek Foundation for a celebratory and scenic volunteer effort– we want this one to be huge!

Did you know? Old Hickory Lake is part of the Cumberland River– meaning your efforts at this cleanup will have a direct impact on the cleanliness of Nashville’s drinking water.


- REGISTER HERE - 

What to Bring & Wear:

Clothing and shoes that can get wet and dirty. Long pants and sneakers or boots are recommended. There’s a chance you could get wet, so dress prepared!

A hat and sunscreen to protect yourself from the sun.

Reusable water bottle to stay hydrated and snacks if needed.

 

What We Provide:

Gloves, litter grabbers, trash bags, and all necessary cleanup materials.

A brief introduction to water conservation efforts in Nashville!

A limited supply of waders. If you have your own, bring them!

 

Volunteer Requirements:

Registration on Cumberland River Compact's site is required to participate.

Volunteers of all ages and abilities are welcome. A parent or guardian must sign a waiver (English)(Spanish) for anyone under 18. Young children must be accompanied by an adult.

If you are volunteering to receive credit for service hours, please bring necessary documentation from your school or organization for one of our staff members to sign at the end of the event. 

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing parking details and additional information about the event.

Contact:

For questions or additional information, please reach out to volunteer@cumberlandrivercompact.org.

This cleanup is made possible thanks to funding and support from the City of Hendersonville Stormwater Department. The Compact is grateful for the city’s dedication to ensuring our waters are clean. Additionally, thank you to the Hendersonville Lakeshore Committee and Drakes Creek Foundation for partnering with us to make this event a big community success!

Agency: Cumberland River Compact

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Oct 25, 2025

Zip Code: 37075

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: All Park Trash Pickup at Shelby Park (2025)

Help keep Shelby Park beautiful! Join Friends of Shelby and your friends and neighbors as we do a park wide sweep of trash to restore the natural beauty of this public space and keep litter off the ground and out of our streams and rivers. This is a great opportunity for everyone of all ages!

What will volunteers be doing at this event?

Volunteer will use trash grabbers and reusable trash bags to collect litter from the grounds of Shelby Park and Bottoms. Most volunteers will be asked to stray off the cement path to locate litter under leaves, wrapped into fences, and around picnic shelters. Volunteers will be split into smaller groups after the check-in and orientation portion, and will return to the starting point for their trash to be weighed.

What is the community impact of this event?

The Cumberland River traces along the eastern edge of Shelby Park and Bottoms, and it is Nashville's #1 drinking water source. When weather washes litter down into the river, this can place extra strain on the water processing plants. By removing this trash from Shelby Park and Bottoms, volunteers will actively improve the water quality for all of Nashville and reduce strain on our processing plants. Also, putting trash where it belongs keeps it out of the mouths of local animals and protects our forests!

What should volunteers bring to this event?

Volunteers should wear comfortable walking shoes and clothing, as they might be moving up to 2 miles throughout the event. Bringing a reusable water bottle is always recommended but not required. Friends of Shelby will provide all of the necessary grabbers, bags, gloves, safety vests, and directions for those that need them.

Accessibility/safety:

This event will require volunteers to hold and squeeze trash grabbers to pick-up litter, as well as carry bags of trash that could weigh up to 40 pounds `each. Volunteers may always return to the starting location to drop off heavy trash. Volunteers will be walking along some roadways; they will be provided orange safety vests to make them more visible, but awareness of your surroundings is important to staying safe at this event.

If you sign up for this opportunity, you will receive a pre-event email with more information on parking, weather, and clothing recommendations. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to our Community Outreach and Volunteer Leader, CD Paddock (cd@friendsofshelby.org)!

Agency: Friends of Shelby Park and Bottoms

Help keep Shelby Park beautiful! Join Friends of Shelby and your friends and neighbors as we do a park wide sweep of trash to restore the natural beauty of this public space and keep litter off the ground and out of our streams and rivers. This is a great opportunity for everyone of all ages!

What will volunteers be doing at this event?

Volunteer will use trash grabbers and reusable trash bags to collect litter from the grounds of Shelby Park and Bottoms. Most volunteers will be asked to stray off the cement path to locate litter under leaves, wrapped into fences, and around picnic shelters. Volunteers will be split into smaller groups after the check-in and orientation portion, and will return to the starting point for their trash to be weighed.

What is the community impact of this event?

The Cumberland River traces along the eastern edge of Shelby Park and Bottoms, and it is Nashville's #1 drinking water source. When weather washes litter down into the river, this can place extra strain on the water processing plants. By removing this trash from Shelby Park and Bottoms, volunteers will actively improve the water quality for all of Nashville and reduce strain on our processing plants. Also, putting trash where it belongs keeps it out of the mouths of local animals and protects our forests!

What should volunteers bring to this event?

Volunteers should wear comfortable walking shoes and clothing, as they might be moving up to 2 miles throughout the event. Bringing a reusable water bottle is always recommended but not required. Friends of Shelby will provide all of the necessary grabbers, bags, gloves, safety vests, and directions for those that need them.

Accessibility/safety:

This event will require volunteers to hold and squeeze trash grabbers to pick-up litter, as well as carry bags of trash that could weigh up to 40 pounds `each. Volunteers may always return to the starting location to drop off heavy trash. Volunteers will be walking along some roadways; they will be provided orange safety vests to make them more visible, but awareness of your surroundings is important to staying safe at this event.

If you sign up for this opportunity, you will receive a pre-event email with more information on parking, weather, and clothing recommendations. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to our Community Outreach and Volunteer Leader, CD Paddock (cd@friendsofshelby.org)!

Agency: Friends of Shelby Park and Bottoms

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 37206

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: 2025 - Centennial Park Conservancy Green Sweep Squad

ATTENTION: Signing up here on the Belmont site will insure you receive your Belmont credit. To get complete credit for this service, additional registration is required though our Volunteer Registration Portal, POINT. Please click HERE to sign up for a date! 


Centennial Park Needs You!

Help preserve our shared verdant oasis of natural beauty, history and fun in the heart of Nashville! 

Connect with us to keep this green and serene space pristine!

Our Green Sweep Squad will meet up in the PARKING LOT outside the Parthenon entrance The First Saturday of the Month from 9am to noon to lend Metro Parks a hand in defeating our mutual arch-nemesis: LITTERBUGS

Join us and you will:

Participate in a fun environment meeting new friends and neighbors while being productive together and enjoying the park.  Take pride in being part of a team dedicated to upholding the legacy of Centennial Park for generations to come. Collaborate with like-minded individuals who share your passion for stewardship and service to create a positive ripple effect extending beyond the park boundaries and inspiring others to be Good Neighbors! Sign-up today and we’ll see you in the Park!  

Questions? Contact holly@conservancyonline.com or 615-828-0855

Our Mission:

Centennial Park Conservancy is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that works in partnership with Nashville’s Metro Parks to support Centennial Park and the Parthenon. We preserve, enhance and share the Parthenon and Centennial Park so that all future generations may benefit from these enriching cultural and educational landmarks.

Learn more about the Conservancy HERE!


Agency: Centennial Park Conservancy

ATTENTION: Signing up here on the Belmont site will insure you receive your Belmont credit. To get complete credit for this service, additional registration is required though our Volunteer Registration Portal, POINT. Please click HERE to sign up for a date! 


Centennial Park Needs You!

Help preserve our shared verdant oasis of natural beauty, history and fun in the heart of Nashville! 

Connect with us to keep this green and serene space pristine!

Our Green Sweep Squad will meet up in the PARKING LOT outside the Parthenon entrance The First Saturday of the Month from 9am to noon to lend Metro Parks a hand in defeating our mutual arch-nemesis: LITTERBUGS

Join us and you will:

Participate in a fun environment meeting new friends and neighbors while being productive together and enjoying the park.  Take pride in being part of a team dedicated to upholding the legacy of Centennial Park for generations to come. Collaborate with like-minded individuals who share your passion for stewardship and service to create a positive ripple effect extending beyond the park boundaries and inspiring others to be Good Neighbors! Sign-up today and we’ll see you in the Park!  

Questions? Contact holly@conservancyonline.com or 615-828-0855

Our Mission:

Centennial Park Conservancy is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that works in partnership with Nashville’s Metro Parks to support Centennial Park and the Parthenon. We preserve, enhance and share the Parthenon and Centennial Park so that all future generations may benefit from these enriching cultural and educational landmarks.

Learn more about the Conservancy HERE!


Agency: Centennial Park Conservancy

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 37203

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Community Garden Helper

ABOUT THE STORE: The Store operates as a free grocery store allowing people to shop for their basic needs. Our mission is to nourish communities and cultivate hope by providing nutritious food choices and access to supportive services in a dignified, loving environment. This volunteer opportunity will allow you to make a tangible impact upon the local community. You'll be helping provide wholesome food to families and the food insecure in a welcoming environment while protecting dignity and fostering hope.

GARDEN HELPERS: The Store has partnered with the Edgehill Community Gardens and has a dedicated garden plot for us to grow produce. We use this to stock our fresh produce section. We are looking for volunteers who can help with general garden bed maintenance, which could include weeding, tilling, planting, watering, harvesting and other miscellaneous garden tasks.

SIGN UPS: We utilize a third party website called Golden Volunteer to organize our volunteer opportunities. In addition to responding to this Need in Get Connected, volunteers must go to the Golden Volunteer website to sign up for specific days and times, linked here.

Please do not show up to volunteer without having first signed up for a shift on Golden Volunteer.

Agency: The Store

ABOUT THE STORE: The Store operates as a free grocery store allowing people to shop for their basic needs. Our mission is to nourish communities and cultivate hope by providing nutritious food choices and access to supportive services in a dignified, loving environment. This volunteer opportunity will allow you to make a tangible impact upon the local community. You'll be helping provide wholesome food to families and the food insecure in a welcoming environment while protecting dignity and fostering hope.

GARDEN HELPERS: The Store has partnered with the Edgehill Community Gardens and has a dedicated garden plot for us to grow produce. We use this to stock our fresh produce section. We are looking for volunteers who can help with general garden bed maintenance, which could include weeding, tilling, planting, watering, harvesting and other miscellaneous garden tasks.

SIGN UPS: We utilize a third party website called Golden Volunteer to organize our volunteer opportunities. In addition to responding to this Need in Get Connected, volunteers must go to the Golden Volunteer website to sign up for specific days and times, linked here.

Please do not show up to volunteer without having first signed up for a shift on Golden Volunteer.

Agency: The Store

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 37203

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Volunteers on the Farm

Please take a moment to review our individual volunteer schedule! The following farm time slots available for up to 3 individuals:

Monday 10:00 am - 12:00pm & 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday  8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. & 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Friday 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m

Volunteers are the heartbeat of Cul2vate! Cul2vate can be a wonderful vessel to share your God-given gifts, talents, and skills. There are many different volunteer opportunities, from working on the farm to belonging to a prayer group to helping with data entry.

Volunteering with Cul2vate does not require a green thumb!  Working alongside the Cul2vators and staff sharing your personal experiences can provide growth for all. As our volunteer team says, “We receive so many more blessings than we give!” We work to provide a volunteer orientation session for individual volunteers each month of the growing season.

We would love for you to become a regular - weekly or bi-weekly - volunteer with Cul2vate. We are working to schedule volunteer orientations to get you started. 

Tasks will include but are not limited to planting, harvesting, weeding, hoeing, cleaning, boxing produce, and more! We'd love for you to become a regular part of the Cul2vate community.

Please note you will need to sign our waiver before coming to work on the farm. 

https://pointapp.org/orgs/3382


Agency: Cul2vate

Please take a moment to review our individual volunteer schedule! The following farm time slots available for up to 3 individuals:

Monday 10:00 am - 12:00pm & 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday  8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. & 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Friday 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m

Volunteers are the heartbeat of Cul2vate! Cul2vate can be a wonderful vessel to share your God-given gifts, talents, and skills. There are many different volunteer opportunities, from working on the farm to belonging to a prayer group to helping with data entry.

Volunteering with Cul2vate does not require a green thumb!  Working alongside the Cul2vators and staff sharing your personal experiences can provide growth for all. As our volunteer team says, “We receive so many more blessings than we give!” We work to provide a volunteer orientation session for individual volunteers each month of the growing season.

We would love for you to become a regular - weekly or bi-weekly - volunteer with Cul2vate. We are working to schedule volunteer orientations to get you started. 

Tasks will include but are not limited to planting, harvesting, weeding, hoeing, cleaning, boxing produce, and more! We'd love for you to become a regular part of the Cul2vate community.

Please note you will need to sign our waiver before coming to work on the farm. 

https://pointapp.org/orgs/3382


Agency: Cul2vate

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 37220

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Centennial Park Conservancy Green Sweep Squad 2026!

ATTENTION: Signing up here on the Belmont site will insure you receive your Belmont credit. To get complete credit for this service, additional registration is required though our Volunteer Registration Portal, POINT. Please click HERE to sign up for a date! 


Centennial Park Needs You!

Help preserve our shared verdant oasis of natural beauty, history and fun in the heart of Nashville! 

Connect with us to keep this green and serene space pristine!

Our Green Sweep Squad will meet up in the PARKING LOT outside the Parthenon entrance The First Saturday of the Month from 9am to noon to lend Metro Parks a hand in defeating our mutual arch-nemesis: LITTERBUGS

Join us and you will:

Participate in a fun environment meeting new friends and neighbors while being productive together and enjoying the park.  Take pride in being part of a team dedicated to upholding the legacy of Centennial Park for generations to come. Collaborate with like-minded individuals who share your passion for stewardship and service to create a positive ripple effect extending beyond the park boundaries and inspiring others to be Good Neighbors! Sign-up today and we’ll see you in the Park!  

Questions? Contact holly@conservancyonline.com or 615-828-0855

Our Mission:

Centennial Park Conservancy is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that works in partnership with Nashville’s Metro Parks to support Centennial Park and the Parthenon. We preserve, enhance and share the Parthenon and Centennial Park so that all future generations may benefit from these enriching cultural and educational landmarks.

Learn more about the Conservancy HERE!


Agency: Centennial Park Conservancy

ATTENTION: Signing up here on the Belmont site will insure you receive your Belmont credit. To get complete credit for this service, additional registration is required though our Volunteer Registration Portal, POINT. Please click HERE to sign up for a date! 


Centennial Park Needs You!

Help preserve our shared verdant oasis of natural beauty, history and fun in the heart of Nashville! 

Connect with us to keep this green and serene space pristine!

Our Green Sweep Squad will meet up in the PARKING LOT outside the Parthenon entrance The First Saturday of the Month from 9am to noon to lend Metro Parks a hand in defeating our mutual arch-nemesis: LITTERBUGS

Join us and you will:

Participate in a fun environment meeting new friends and neighbors while being productive together and enjoying the park.  Take pride in being part of a team dedicated to upholding the legacy of Centennial Park for generations to come. Collaborate with like-minded individuals who share your passion for stewardship and service to create a positive ripple effect extending beyond the park boundaries and inspiring others to be Good Neighbors! Sign-up today and we’ll see you in the Park!  

Questions? Contact holly@conservancyonline.com or 615-828-0855

Our Mission:

Centennial Park Conservancy is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that works in partnership with Nashville’s Metro Parks to support Centennial Park and the Parthenon. We preserve, enhance and share the Parthenon and Centennial Park so that all future generations may benefit from these enriching cultural and educational landmarks.

Learn more about the Conservancy HERE!


Agency: Centennial Park Conservancy

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 37203

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Warner Parks - Nature Discovery Program - Youth Environmental Education


The Nature Discovery Program is a partnership between Friends of Warner Parks, the Warner Park Nature Center, and Metro Parks Community Centers to reach youth who lack direct access to, and are often underrepresented in, traditional environmental education and outdoor recreation programs. The Nature Discovery Program is activated in a number of ways including:


Nature Detectives Club: an after-school program for youth at Metro Nashville Community Centers. This program provides science-based teachings and empowers kids to explore nature. This program takes place at more than 20 Community Centers throughout Davidson County. 

P.E.N. Pals (People Exploring Nature) Summer Camp: brings youth from Metro Parks Community Centers to the Warner Parks for a full day of nature exploration and outdoor adventure! Youth follow their curiosity as they explore the meadow, pond, and garden ecosystems, hike through the forest, observe wildlife, kayak, learn outdoor skills, search for crawdads in the Little Harpeth River, and create lasting memories in nature. 

P.E.N. Pals (People Exploring Nature) Fall Campfire & Night Hikes: Community Center youth experience the Warner Parks during the fall season. Earlier sunsets and cooler temperatures mean it's time to roast hot dogs, make s'mores, and enjoy time around the bonfire. Youth take a crepuscular hike through the meadows and forests of the Warner Parks and view the night sky while learning about nocturnal creatures. 


*We are looking for college-aged volunteers to participate in any of these branches of the Nature Discovery program, as the youth often find it easier to connect with this age group. This opportunity is wonderful for those who are interested in education, biology, sustainability, or environmental studies.*


Please see below for approximate date ranges throughout the year: 
Nature Detectives: year-round. Typically on a weekday between 3:00pm-5:00pm
P.E.N. Pals Summer Camp: June and July
P.E.N. Pals Fall Campfire & Night Hikes: October


If you are interested in volunteering with any of these opportunities, please contact Arabella Pagan at apagan@warnerparks.org for next steps. A background check may be required.

Agency: Friends of Warner Parks


The Nature Discovery Program is a partnership between Friends of Warner Parks, the Warner Park Nature Center, and Metro Parks Community Centers to reach youth who lack direct access to, and are often underrepresented in, traditional environmental education and outdoor recreation programs. The Nature Discovery Program is activated in a number of ways including:


Nature Detectives Club: an after-school program for youth at Metro Nashville Community Centers. This program provides science-based teachings and empowers kids to explore nature. This program takes place at more than 20 Community Centers throughout Davidson County. 

P.E.N. Pals (People Exploring Nature) Summer Camp: brings youth from Metro Parks Community Centers to the Warner Parks for a full day of nature exploration and outdoor adventure! Youth follow their curiosity as they explore the meadow, pond, and garden ecosystems, hike through the forest, observe wildlife, kayak, learn outdoor skills, search for crawdads in the Little Harpeth River, and create lasting memories in nature. 

P.E.N. Pals (People Exploring Nature) Fall Campfire & Night Hikes: Community Center youth experience the Warner Parks during the fall season. Earlier sunsets and cooler temperatures mean it's time to roast hot dogs, make s'mores, and enjoy time around the bonfire. Youth take a crepuscular hike through the meadows and forests of the Warner Parks and view the night sky while learning about nocturnal creatures. 


*We are looking for college-aged volunteers to participate in any of these branches of the Nature Discovery program, as the youth often find it easier to connect with this age group. This opportunity is wonderful for those who are interested in education, biology, sustainability, or environmental studies.*


Please see below for approximate date ranges throughout the year: 
Nature Detectives: year-round. Typically on a weekday between 3:00pm-5:00pm
P.E.N. Pals Summer Camp: June and July
P.E.N. Pals Fall Campfire & Night Hikes: October


If you are interested in volunteering with any of these opportunities, please contact Arabella Pagan at apagan@warnerparks.org for next steps. A background check may be required.

Agency: Friends of Warner Parks

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 37221

Allow Groups: No